Senior Project Manager (Water / Wastewater Treatment)

Who are we looking for?

Our Water team in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to help accelerate the growth of our Water Business across South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversee the delivery of major water and wastewater treatment initiatives, including master plans, sewer system evaluations, pump station and pipeline design, and treatment plant upgrades.
• Be the primary client contact, guiding project strategy, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring top-tier quality and compliance throughout every phase.
• Play a pivotal role in business development—crafting winning strategies, pricing scopes, and building lasting relationships with large clients in South Carolina and neighboring regions.
• Mentor and grow your team, contribute to recruiting efforts, and collaborate across service lines to share work and expand our regional footprint.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (in South Carolina a plus)
• Minimum 15 years of experience in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and/or treatment facilities (with at least 5 years serving clients in South Carolina and surrounding area a plus)

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff

Skills

• Technical leadership and project management skills
• Strong client relationship management
• Experience in water and wastewater infrastructure
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility
• Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
• Control over career path and innovative solutions
• Global network of skills and decades of experience

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role is full-time and based in Columbia, SC.